Chapter 348 Station

Chapter 348 Station

As the carriage passed through the broad cobblestoned avenue within the Outer City and made its way toward the Inner City, Adam and Valerian glanced out of the window, their eyes flashing with curiosity.

Amelia, who was sitting across from him, chuckled, "Do you find this place fascinating?"

"To be honest, yes," replied the youth as he turned to glance at her. "Even Moon City, uh, I mean my hometown back in Southen Federation isn't this bustling, and it's the most happening city there."

When the blonde young lady glanced at her clear reflection in Adam's jet-black eyes, she found herself momentarily tranced.

She had come across many handsome men in her life, most of them far more good-looking than the one sitting in front of her. But for some reason, when she looked into his eyes, she felt mesmerized.

Something about his eyes seemed to invoke natural feelings of attraction.

Realizing that she'd been staring at him for a prolonged time, she hurriedly looked away, her cheeks turning slightly red.

She gazed at the passing-by buildings outside the window and softly said, "The Outer City is where the majority of the city's population resides. It is also the home to the Grand Bazaar."

"Grand Bazaar?" Adam asked with raised brows, his lips curling into a smirk. "What's so grand about it?"

Amelia glanced at the youth with a sweet smile. "Merchants from across the Empire gather here to trade all types of goods. So, of course, this is the grandest of markets in the entire continent."

"Hmm." Adam pondered as he stroked his chin. "If you exclude the Murky Mountains and the Southern Federation, the Empire already constitutes three-fourths of the continent, and if all the merchants gather here..."

"You won't believe it until you see it for yourself," Elaine chimed in.

Adam glanced at her and asked, his tone laced with a hint of excitement, "Are we going to go there now?"

"I'm afraid not." Elaine shook her head with a chuckle. "We're going to head to the Inner City first and grab a meal."

Valerian nodded with approval. "Myu! Myu!"

Elaine's gaze fell on the cat that was sitting on Adam's lap. Her heart melted seeing the cat's adorable actions.

"These are the Hanging Gardens of Acryon," she began. "It's a marvel of architecture and magic. The Inner City is home to the nobles and other affluent Magi. It is also where the Royal Family of Acadia resides."

"Whoa!" Adam was amazed. "Elaine, do you live here?"

"Most of the year, I spend my time in Caleport because that's where the Tower of Daybreak is located," Elaine patiently replied.

Adam was puzzled. He asked with a slight frown, "I always thought the Tower of Daybreak to be situated in Acryon."

Lilian, who had been quiet all this while, suddenly said, "Only members of the Royal Family are allowed to establish their Magus Towers here."

"What about other Magi and arcane organizations?" Edward asked curiously.

"The Empire is vast, Eddie," Elaine replied to him. "All the top organizations are given fertile lands rich with mana throughout the Acadian Empire."

As the group inside were chatting, the carriage had finally arrived at their destination - a single-story white building with a dome on top.

The building had loads of people dressed in lavish clothes going in and coming out. Also, this place was situated right next to a man-made waterfall that seemed to be originating from one of the many tall buildings.

As Adam stepped out of the carriage, he looked around in wonder and awe.

Towering buildings covered in lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls located every hundred meters, overhead vine bridges that connected the tall buildings, everything was so magical and breathtaking.

Amelia suddenly grabbed him by the hand and gently pulled him toward the domed building.

"If you want, I can show you around the city later in the evening," she said, "but for now, let's get to the Portal Station."

Adam was slightly taken aback. He involuntarily lowered his head and saw Amelia's hand holding his. Then, he glanced at the young lady who was looking at him with a coy smile.

Seeing that, the youth's lips curled up into a faint smile, "I'd love for you to give me a tour of this wonderful city, my fair lady."

Hearing his response, Amelia couldn't help but giggle cocuqetishly.

"What's this Portal Station, though?" Adam asked as he glanced at the one story building in front of him.

Ameila replied with a sweet voice, "It's where the Inner City's teleportation circles are housed."